# Skouchayev — The Little Demon character guide

> Skouchayev in The Little Demon by Fyodor Sologub.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Yakov Anikyevitch Skouchayev, Yakov Anikyevitch

**First appearance:** 0006-i

## Who they are

A local merchant and acquaintance of Peredonov.

## In the story

### [Author's Preface to the Fifth Russian Edition, 1909](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/author-s-preface-to-the-fifth-russian-edition-1909)

Advised Peredonov to enter the police department.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/viii)

The Mayor, who receives Peredonov with dignity and flattery, but is inwardly perplexed by his rambling complaints.

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